For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 220 students in the neighborhood of Greenwood, Des Moines, IA.
The top ranked public school in Greenwood is Greenwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Greenwood, Des Moines, IA public school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 九游体育s in the neighborhood of Greenwood, Des Moines, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
316 37th Street
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8410
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8410
Grades: PK-5
| 307 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Greenwood, Des Moines, IA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Greenwood, Des Moines, IA include Greenwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Greenwood, Des Moines?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Greenwood, Des Moines.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Greenwood, Des Moines?
the neighborhood of Greenwood, Des Moines public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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